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Old 22-10-2004, 01:05 PM
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Default Why are SWB cars not good for a RWD application?

Following on from a topic the other day, Why are Short Wheelbase cars no good for the Rear Wheel Drive treatment?

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Old 22-10-2004, 01:07 PM
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not sure to be honest

Something about swapping ends at the drop of a hat, but saying that my mates RWD Fiesta Cosworth is VERY controlable

wasnt the 6R4 RWD or 4WD
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Really dont know. I would guess that perhaps its got to do with leverage etc in terms of stability.

The further the Rear wheels are from the fronts, the less effort it will take to keep it in a straight line?
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Tiff yours m8s fezzy is longer than a mk2 escort though!
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Originally Posted by B19-TRB
Tiff yours m8s fezzy is longer than a mk2 escort though!


Only the wheelbase
Old 22-10-2004, 01:16 PM
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They become very twitchy and easier to spin basically (although there are a million and one other variables!)
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try those renault clio v6's
i drove a few of those at renault NOT! stable!!!
like a trolley with a dodgy wheel

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Originally Posted by Phil
They become very twitchy and easier to spin basically (although there are a million and one other variables!)
Sounds reasonable enough!!
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They are rear engined though, so totally different
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Good point Mark!
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I thought the Renault was mid engined not rear engined?
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